At a Glance
Median Income
$55,595
$42,280 per capita
Home Value
$224,100
Zillow: $231,684
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.7%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
15.6% smoking rate
How Clinton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clinton residents earn a median household income of $55,595 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,280. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 399 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clinton is $224,100 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,684. Median rent is $1,017/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
37.7% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clinton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,100
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density401/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,595
Per Capita$42,280
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$687M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
A
Home Value$224,100
Rent$1,017
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$231,684
Housing Units748
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death14,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain59.7 in/yr
Elevation224 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.7%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute53 min
Broadband72.1%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Clinton was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.